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What Causes Intense Itching On The Forehead?
Question: HCM240594 I have painful itchy stinging associated with getting over heated, from pressure or emotion. Even my hair brushing against my forehead causing the itching/stinging. It's not related to menopause. I had a hysterectomy 30+ years ago. I checked with my pharmacist. He said my medicine couldn't cause this symptom. I spoke to a urologist and he brushed it off. I spoke to a GP. He told me it was an allergy. Allergy medicine doesn't help. I've had it for over a year and it's gotten worse.
The only thing that stops the pain temporarily is a cool shower. This is NEUROLOGICAL. I can't even go outside in the sun anymore. This is not topical.
The only thing that stops the pain temporarily is a cool shower. This is NEUROLOGICAL. I can't even go outside in the sun anymore. This is not topical.
Brief Answer:
Medical treatment would help.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your clinical details. Based on this, I agree with you that these sensations are most likely neurological in origin. I have seen several similar patients. This occurs because of involvement of sensory nerves (located in the skin). In my patients, i have used medications such as pregabalin or duloxetine with good success. You could try one of these.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
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Brief Answer:
You can use pregabalin.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
If you had reactions to duloxetine, please avoid it.
You can use pregabalin capsules.
It is called as Neurological itch, which are sub-served by the same sensory nerves that carry pain sensations.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Medical treatment would help.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your clinical details. Based on this, I agree with you that these sensations are most likely neurological in origin. I have seen several similar patients. This occurs because of involvement of sensory nerves (located in the skin). In my patients, i have used medications such as pregabalin or duloxetine with good success. You could try one of these.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
xxxxxxx, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://byyyyyyyyyy.yyyy.in
Brief Answer:
You can use pregabalin.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
If you had reactions to duloxetine, please avoid it.
You can use pregabalin capsules.
It is called as Neurological itch, which are sub-served by the same sensory nerves that carry pain sensations.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
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